TEFL Study Guide 2026

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📋 TEFL Exam Format at a Glance

100

Questions

90 min

Time Limit

80.00%

Passing Score

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📚 TEFL Topics to Study (19)

Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching · 7 cards Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching · 7 cards Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching · 7 cards Teaching Methodologies and Approaches · 7 cards Teaching Methodologies and Approaches · 7 cards Teaching Methodologies and Approaches · 7 cards Teaching Methodologies and Approaches · 7 cards Assessment and Professional Development · 6 cards Assessment and Professional Development · 6 cards Assessment and Professional Development · 6 cards Classroom Management · 6 cards Classroom Management · 6 cards Grammar and Vocabulary Teaching · 6 cards Grammar and Vocabulary Teaching · 6 cards Language Teaching Methods · 6 cards Language Teaching Methods · 6 cards Teaching Language Skills · 6 cards Teaching Language Skills · 6 cards Teaching Methodologies and Approaches · 5 cards

✍️ Sample TEFL Questions & Answers

1. What is a concept question (CCQ)?

✓ A question that checks understanding of meaning without using the target language in the question

CCQs verify that students truly understand the meaning and use of new language items using simple yes/no or short-answer questions.

2. What is the difference between intensive and extensive reading?

✓ Intensive reading focuses on detailed analysis of short texts; extensive reading involves reading longer texts for general comprehension and pleasure

Intensive reading develops specific skills through careful analysis, while extensive reading builds fluency and vocabulary through quantity.

3. What technology tools are used in modern TEFL?

✓ Learning management systems, interactive whiteboards, video conferencing, language apps, and online resources

Modern TEFL integrates various technologies to enhance learning, provide additional practice, and connect learners globally.

4. What is a diphthong in English phonology?

✓ A vowel sound that glides from one position to another within a syllable

A diphthong is a vowel sound that involves a glide from one vowel position to another within the same syllable, such as the sounds in 'boy' (/ɔɪ/) or 'now' (/aʊ/).

5. A teacher tells students, 'Stand up when you hear a verb in the past tense.' This technique is most associated with:

✓ Total Physical Response

TPR, developed by James Asher, links language input to physical commands to lower anxiety and aid retention.

6. What is the key difference between segmental and suprasegmental phonological features?

✓ Segmental features are individual sounds; suprasegmental features span across sounds and words

Segmental features refer to individual consonants and vowels, while suprasegmental features (stress, intonation, rhythm) operate across larger chunks of speech.

🎯 Free TEFL Practice Tests

Teaching Methodologies and Approaches · 7 questions Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching · 7 questions Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching · 7 questions Phonology and Pronunciation Teaching · 7 questions Teaching Methodologies and Approaches · 7 questions Teaching Methodologies and Approaches · 7 questions Teaching Methodologies and Approaches · 7 questions Grammar and Vocabulary Teaching · 6 questions Grammar and Vocabulary Teaching · 6 questions Assessment and Professional Development · 6 questions

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